Throttle Control Motor Relay Circuit Open
Table of contents
- Possible Causes
- How To Fix
- Tech Notes
- Cost To Diagnose
- When is the code detected
- Possible Symptoms
- Description
P1126 NISSAN Possible Causes
- Faulty Throttle Control Motor relay
- Throttle Control Motor relay harness is open or shorted
- Throttle Control Motor relay circuit poor electrical connection
How do I fix code P1126 NISSAN?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Tech Notes
- For 2000-2001 Nissan models see: P1126 Nissan
Cost of diagnosing the P1126 NISSAN code
The cost of diagnosing the P1126 NISSAN code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
When is the code detected
Engine Control Module (ECM) detects a voltage of power source for throttle control motor is excessively low.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P1126 NISSAN Description
Power supply for the throttle control motor is provided to the Engine Control Module (ECM) via throttle control motor relay. The throttle control motor relay is ON/OFF controlled by the ECM. When the ignition switch is turned ON, the ECM sends an ON signal to throttle control motor relay and battery voltage is provided to the ECM. When the ignition switch is turned OFF, the ECM sends an OFF signal to throttle control motor relay and battery voltage is not provided to the ECM.
Throttle Control Motor Relay Circuit Open is for Nissan vehicles other than the 2000-2001 models